Junior QC Analyst - 12 Month Contract

Overview

Chanelle Pharma is inviting applications for an enthusiastic and driven Junior Quality Control (QC) Analyst to join their dynamic QC Department on a fixed 12-month contract basis. The role is based onsite at their QC Laboratory in Loughrea, County Galway, operating five days a week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, finished pharmaceuticals (including tablets, boluses, and veterinary drenches), contract manufacturing items, stability, validation, and cleaning validation samples using validated analytical methodologies.
• Conduct water testing and environmental monitoring as per prescribed schedules and procedures.
• Inspect incoming materials such as packaging foils, labels, bulk finished products, and injectable products.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments in line with established calibration and maintenance plans.
• Follow and comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), pharmacopoeial standards, specifications, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Meticulously maintain laboratory documentation including logbooks and notebooks adhering to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
• Support QC testing throughput aiming to achieve over 95% customer service level targets.
• Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of QC records.
• Collaborate with team leads, supervisors, and production personnel to guarantee prompt result reporting and efficient problem resolution.
• Provide timely feedback and escalate deviations, discrepancies, or non-conformities when necessary.
• Coordinate sample dispatches to external laboratories for additional analyses.
• Manage vendor relations for QC consumables and supplies.
• Participate in internal lab rotation duties including general housekeeping and lab hygiene.
• Adhere strictly to laboratory safety protocols and contribute suggestions for improvements.
• Undertake other responsibilities delegated by QC leadership as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in a chemistry-related field.
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory functioning under current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) conditions.
• Familiarity with EU GMP and US FDA regulatory requirements is preferred but not mandatory.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in analytical techniques including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV), dissolution testing, and physical product evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well within multifunctional teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication capabilities.
• High ethical standards with the ability to appropriately escalate concerns.
• Adaptable and open to learning and growing technical skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a methodical working style.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and a sense of ownership.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and distinguish between urgent and non-urgent work items.
• Ability to take initiative, ask clarifying questions, and respond constructively to guidance.
• Committed to fostering a supportive and team-centric working environment.
• Competent in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Additional Information

Chanelle Pharma encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those returning to work after career breaks and individuals with transferable skills from non-traditional careers. The company is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that supports people with disabilities and values varied life experiences.